"The Match Review Panel appointed by the Rugby Football League
for the series determined that the incident merits a Grade D charge
of behaviour contrary to the true spirit of the game," the
statement read.

Burgess' case will be heard by a three-man panel, which includes
one representative each from England and New Zealand.

The South Sydney forward could miss between three to five games
if found guilty, which will carry over into the 2019 NRL
season.

At the time of the incident Burgess was neither reported nor
penalised by NRL referee Gerard Sutton. The New Zealand side also
made no official complaint.

Watch the incident in the player below.

Watene-Zelezniak received treatment from medical staff,
admitting that he needed "eye drops" to continue playing.

However, the New Zealand captain was adamant that Burgess didn't
intend to cause harm.